A new free pattern 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Hey guys! After everything that’s happened this week, I’ve decided to make a free pattern. It’s a little baby Blåhaj, the Ikea shark that has become a mascot of the trans community.

I know a lot of people are nervous about what’s going on in the US. Me and my friends are queer youth in the States. I’m making baby Blåhajs for all of my friends to hopefully be a source of comfort for them.

I hope this pattern reminds everyone that you are loved and you are valid. Stay strong. Don’t give up. Remember that you have a community that cares about you. This goes for straight allies, too; we welcome you with open arms. For my fellow queer youth, especially those who are closeted: your community will protect you. We will make sure that this world is a safe place for everyone. We will not be erased. Stay strong.
I’m sorry that this is something we’ll have to go through, but we’ll be going through it together, and in this beautiful community, we support each other. :rainbow_flag: :transgender_flag:

Keep in mind that this pattern has not been tested, because I wanted to get it out as soon as possible. If you notice an error, please let me know!

I highly recommend making these trans pride sharks for LGBTQ+ people in your life to remind them how much you care. I think this would also be a great fundraiser, you could sell these to raise money for charities like the Trevor Project. Join me in filling the world with Blåhaj, love, and hope. :rainbow_flag: :transgender_flag:

Please feel free to message me if you need someone to talk to. It’s okay to vent, and it’s okay to feel your feelings. Please make this comment section a wholesome place as well. It’s in the hard times that we need to keep lifting each other up even more.

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That is adorable, i just added it to my wishlist :sparkling_heart: i love everything about it :two_hearts:

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Just a reminder: you are perfect just the way you are :sparkles::heart_hands::sparkling_heart:

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I’m also definitely getting the pattern! :)

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I’m honestly hoping to move from America

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I love this! Def planning on getting some blue yarn next time I go out <3 I think some of my friends would enjoy it a lot
It really is a stressful time :melting_face: stay safe!

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Stay safe America :rainbow_flag: :heart:

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Love this! I didn’t know about the connection between the shark and the trans community. I’ll have to add some of these to my booth at the next pride event. (We donate a portion of total sales back to the community, to local organizations that support lgbtq people locally, especially youth!)

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